To the north, in Secret Base near Canada.
Several Avengers members were sitting in a group, watching the 24-hour news on the TV, with expressions of frustration and sadness on their faces.
Although they used this safe house that had never been registered in the S.H.I.E.L.D. information database, they temporarily escaped the Hydra dragnet.
But that doesn't mean everything is fine.
Just the opposite!
After realizing that Project Insight was Hydra's conspiracy to control the world, everyone present felt their mood hit rock bottom.
Especially the genius scientist Tony·Stark is very aware of the terrible damage those three space battleships and the artificial intelligence robots on board can cause.
If you include the small nuclear warhead technology you provide, you can blast human civilization on the ground back to the Stone Age.
There is no doubt that in the face of such force, most countries in the world will choose to surrender rather than resist desperately.
"Allen What did you say over there?"
After a long silence, Steve·Rogers was the first to speak and break the silence.
Although all he could think about was his friend Bucky, he also knew the serious situation he was facing now.
With Hydra's ruthless style, millions of people may be killed once he takes power.
"He said that this is an internal dispute among human beings and he will not intervene easily. What's more, International Security Council has not asked for help or authorized it, so he refused to provide any help." Iron Man rubbed his heart and responded.
Everyone was obviously mentally prepared for this answer and did not show any disappointment.
Natasha, in particular, was obviously more concerned about the internal situation of S.H.I.E.L.D.. He raised his head and asked Maria Sil: "What's going on at the headquarters now? Are they all controlled by Hydra?"
"No! It's much more serious than you think. According to the information sent back by our own people lurking inside, Hydra, headed by Alexander Pierce, has almost completely controlled the combat department. And there are many of their people in other departments. To put it simply, S.H.I.E.L.D. has been almost infiltrated into a sieve by the other party over the years. Nick Director Fury personally launched Trap Plan with the intention of quietly uncovering the enemy inside. But in fact, the entire S.H.I.E.L.D. was almost equivalent to the incubation base of Hydra, so his whereabouts were exposed and he was assassinated. In addition, Hawk Eyes has been captured and controlled by the opponent, and I am afraid there is no way to help us."
Maria·Sil had no intention of covering up for Director Egghead, and openly told all the secrets she knew.
It is not difficult to tell from her tone that she has long been quite dissatisfied with Nick Fury's divided management method.
If it wasn't for the fact that the person was dead, he would probably be cursing now.
Otherwise, according to her wishes, all the information about Hydra was handed over to International Security Council, and a thorough internal investigation of S.H.I.E.L.D. was conducted directly to add Great Purge. How could such a big crisis have arisen.
Perhaps just like those who are good at water drowning in water, those who like to play tricks will eventually die of tricks.
"What? The whole S.H.I.E.L.D. is full of Hydra? Are you kidding? I remember that the predecessor of S.H.I.E.L.D., Strategic Scientific Reserve, was established just to deal with Hydra." Captain America stood up from the chair in shock.
As a WWII veteran who almost died, he could not accept such a result at all.
Maria Sil explained helplessly, "It's because of Operation Paperclip. At that time, we absorbed many scientists from **Germany, including some Hydra diehards. Over the years, they have been hiding in the blind spots of our vision and slowly developed. It finally became what it is now. I admit that Nick Director Fury and his way of managing the intelligence agency are the biggest culprits, but it is too late to say anything now. In order for the world not to fall into the hands of Hydra, we must defeat Project Insight."
"Defeat Project Insight? Are you kidding? With our current weapons and equipment, it is very difficult to even enter outer space, let alone destroy three space battleships built with the earth's top technology." Tony·Stark turned Byakugan angrily.
If he is not wanted now, he may be able to use Stark Industries's financial resources to add a space combat module to his Iron Man suit in a short time.
But now, at best, we can only make do with patching up the damaged areas.
"No! Actually we have another trump card."
With that said, Maria Sil opened a sealed suitcase and took out a model-sized Kree light cruiser from it.
Although in a real space war, this thing is just cannon fodder at best.
But on Earth, where technology is relatively primitive and backward, it is an out-and-out killer weapon, and can compete with the three spaceships of Project Insight.
"What is this? A model?" Natasha frowned subconsciously.
"No! This is not a model! It... it is a real space battleship!"
Tony·Stark is obviously a person who knows the goods. He hurriedly came over and carefully lifted the shrunken battleship and analyzed it through Iron Man suit's instruments.
After just a few minutes, he immediately turned around and asked, "This thing should be able to return to its original state, right?"
Maria Sil nodded slightly. "Yes! As long as you press the red button on the bottom of the ship, it will instantly return to its original size. With this battleship, we have an absolute chance to counterattack."
"Damn it! It takes a lot of manpower to operate such a space battleship. The key question is, where are we going to find people?" Iron Man quickly noticed another problem facing our side.
"Don't worry about this. I have just contacted Coulson. He will come over with a group of his own people who dare to resist Hydra. Now, what we need is how to ensure that we send this battleship to space without being discovered by Hydra."
With the death of Nick Fury, Maria Sil became the nominal supreme leader of S.H.I.E.L.D. and began to demonstrate her leadership abilities and talents.
You know, in International Security Council, she has always been regarded as the successor of Director Egghead.
"Leave it to me to solve this problem. Some time ago, I happened to study a stealth technology that should be able to deceive most satellites. Of course, this requires some time and raw materials, as well as some helpers." Tony·Stark took the initiative to stand up.
"Nick gave me a USB drive before he died. I plan to investigate it before the spacecraft takes off." Natasha took out from his pocket what Director Egghead gave to Captain America in the original plot.
"I'll accompany you! Anyway, I can't help you much if you stay here." Steve·Rogers decisively chose to join.
Soon, this Secret Base began to operate under the dispatch of Maria Sil.
By the time Coulson arrived with his people, the light cruiser manufactured by Kree had been restored to its original size and was lying in the underground hangar specially prepared for it.
Many agents began to try to become familiar with the Manipulation type system and weapon system.
Others are trying to learn to fly those small fighter jets with the help of Iron Man.
Because there were only a few dozen hours, the time was very tight and there was no need to pay attention to any safety regulations.
Maria Sil's requirements are very simple, that is, being able to drive the small fighter jets in the battleship and being able to press the weapon launch button is enough.
As for the rest, just slowly become familiar with and master them in battle.
At the same time, Alexander Pierce also used the assassination of Nick Fury to sell panic to International Security Council representatives.
In the end, representatives of these major powers finally agreed to his application to immediately activate Project Insight in order to suppress and deter the increasingly chaotic international situation.
Standing in the underground assembly workshop of the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters building, the leader of Hydra looked at the three space battleships undergoing final inspections, his eyes shining with excitement and anticipation, and asked without looking back, "Has our algorithm been uploaded to the Manipulation type system of each battleship?"
"Of course! As long as we enter outer space orbit, we can achieve complete monitoring of the entire surface world. Compared to Helicarrier, which still needs satellites to link, these space battleships that can sail freely within Solar System are undoubtedly much more advanced and powerful." Sitwell replied with a smile.
Alexander Pierce nodded with satisfaction. "Very good! Representatives from International Security Council will visit in person tomorrow. Please make some arrangements. I don't want any trouble to occur."
"Please don't worry. Brock is leading people around to find those remnants who are still loyal to Nick Fury. At this glorious moment, I don't think any Hydra member will allow anyone to destroy the results of our decades of forbearance." Sitwell vowed to give a guarantee.
Of course, since he himself is a powerless commander and is also very afraid of death, such a guarantee is only verbal at best.
If Hydra really failed, then he must be the first to rebel to save his life.
"Tell Brock to find the enemies including Captain America at all costs. Since he is unwilling to surrender to us, then follow Nick Fury to fight Hell. Long live Hydra!"
Alexander Pierce suddenly raised his arm, and in front of countless pairs of eyes, he shouted out this slogan that had once frightened countless people.
"Long live Hydra!"
"Long live Hydra!"
Suddenly, more than half of the people in the entire underground workshop stopped what they were doing, put their legs together and raised their arms high to repeat this sentence.
Their tone and movements were so fanatical that the remaining people who were not Hydra felt fear and trembling from the bottom of their hearts.
There is no doubt that this overwhelming response made Alexander Pierce feel unparalleled satisfaction.
Time flew by, and more than twenty hours passed in a flash.
When the representatives of International Security Council arrived at the headquarters of S.H.I.E.L.D., intending to witness the launch of three skyships that condensed the wisdom and technology of all mankind, Secret Base, who was close to Canada, also slowly opened the camouflage that blocked the detection of reconnaissance satellites, revealing the ferocious muzzle of Kree light cruiser.
Although most of the people who control this battleship are just a group of novices, each of them holds the consciousness of dying together with the enemy.
"Do you think we can win?"
Before ordering the engine to start, Tony·Stark asked confusedly.
Allen replied with a smile, "Sorry, I won't give you any answer. Remember, there is never a fixed and unchangeable future. Your destiny is in your own hands."
"Are you sure you really don't want to give us some help?" Coulson asked with a wry smile.
It can be seen that Nick Fury's death hit him so hard that he was unable to maintain the iconic smile on his face.
"I'm sorry, it really won't work this time. It's the limit for me to be here. Come on, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s fate, as well as the future of the human world, is in your hands." After that, Allen waved his hand, and the whole person disappeared without a trace.
Looking at the blue sky above her head, Maria Sil couldn't help but sigh slightly, "Oh - well, now we can at least believe that his previous guarantee not to interfere in the internal disputes of mankind is true."
"Don't sigh! We still have a chance to make a comeback. Come on! It's time to start the engine and head to outer space to give those smug Hydra a fatal blow." With that said, Tony·Stark stepped into the bridge.
He didn't even pause for a second, and directly issued an order to the personnel already in place, "Start the engine! Activate the stealth system! Guys! The earth and mankind now rely on us to save it!"
"Engine start! Everything is fine!"
"The stealth system is activated! We will disappear from everyone's sight in thirty seconds!"
"The weapon system is normal!"
"All fighter pilots are in position! Ready to attack at any time!"
Following orders one after another, the light cruiser finally slowly left the ground and headed towards the outer sky orbit at high speed.
Because the spacecraft technology of Kree originated from Skrulls, and Skrulls was an extremely powerful space civilization millions of years ago.
Therefore, when this battleship escapes the gravity of the planet, it is much faster than the three battleships built on the earth.
The latter had just risen to the stratosphere, and the former was already waiting patiently at an altitude of tens of thousands of meters for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack.
The combat plan specified by Maria Sil and Iron Man was quite simple. First, they would take advantage of their stealth and fire their main guns to instantly destroy one of the warships, and then release their fighter jets to fight with the other spacecraft.
As for the last one, it's up to Avengerss to figure it out.